Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Elmwood Park

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Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Elmwood Park

Lula Cafe
Lula Cafe
4.7 (2061 ratings)
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
New American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeEclectic restaurantRestaurant
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
4.4 (1393 ratings)
Stylish spot supplying gourmet donuts, milkshakes, hot coffee drinks & cold brew on tap.
181 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryCafeCoffee shopDessert shopPastry shop
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"We like going to Stan’s when we want a lot of variety or a donut that sounds like it was created by an eight-year-old. For example, they have a caramel marshmallow, Cap’n crunch, and our personal favorite, the biscoff (a.k.a. cookie butter-filled) pocket. If you don’t feel like feeding your inner child, consider ordering something like their pretzel-glazed or the pistachio old fashioned."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Best Desserts in Chicago | Donuts, Cheesecake, Ice Cream & Cookies
"Stan’s embraces the vintage vibe of a classic donut shop, with a modern spin. They’ve perfected the classics (glazed old fashioneds, cinnamon sugar cake donuts, massive apple fritters) and added in some of their own creations (peanut butter pockets, croissant-donut hybrids, and gluten-free options). Find the one closest to you here"
Mentioned by Travel Crog
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"The Best of the Batch: Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts ($2.75) or Nutella Pocket Doughnut ($3.75). Stan’s yeasty doughnuts have become a Chicago staple in the past few years. Stan’s was one of the first specialty doughnut shops to open in Chicago."
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
4.5 (490 ratings)
Bright cafe & bakery offering lunch & an array of European-style pastries in sleek, airy surrounds.
1220 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
RestaurantBakeryCafeCoffee shopFamily restaurantOrganic restaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"Probably the most modernized bakery on this list, Floriole quickly rose to the top after its inception. This Lincoln Park bakery in Chicago is beautifully designed and even features a relatively large cafe area where you can sit and enjoy your pastry. The bakery is specifically European-style, featuring wines and beers to accompany your sweets, and plenty of coffee."
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Best Desserts in Chicago | Donuts, Cheesecake, Ice Cream & Cookies
"This bright cafe and bakery is known for their rustic French pastries, made using fresh ingredients sourced from local, sustainable farms. Head straight to the dessert case to choose from a rotating selection of from-scratch goodies, like croissants, Basque cake, fruit galettes, and more."
The Wormhole Coffee
The Wormhole Coffee
4.7 (1427 ratings)
'80s-themed rustic coffee shop, complete with a DeLorean, pouring locally roasted coffee.
1462 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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Mentioned by Chicago Favorites
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"If you have an unhealthy obsession with the movie “Back to the future,” this is the store for you. The Wormhole is a trip back in time to circa 1984. The whole coffee shop is an homage to pop culture from the 1980s."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
Chicago's 20 Essential Coffee Shops
"Come for Marty McFly's Delorean, stay for the coffee in this cozy Wicker Park space. The Wormhole is a fan favorite, and owner Dan Weiss is planning a ‘90s-style sequel in Bucktown called Wormhole 2."
Mentioned by This Darling World
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"The Wormhole Coffee is one of the best-reviewed coffee shops in Chicago. It’s located in Wicker Park. The interior has this relaxed retro vibe going on."
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
4.6 (5772 ratings)
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
20 Best Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots in Chicago, Illinois
"Located just steps away from Millennium Park in Chicago’s South Loop, Wildberry Pancakes & Café is one of the best breakfast joints in town, with a range of mouthwateringly delicious choices for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The café’s all-encompassing menu features everything from eggs and skillets to yes, you guessed it, pancakes, and the casual eatery is always packed with crowds of locals and tourists alike waiting for a table. The menu boasts a wide range of egg dishes from omelets and scrambles to egg entrees and skillets, but it’s the signature specialty pancakes that draw the crowds, with toppings such as chocolate chip and banana, Oreo cookies, fresh berries and granola, and lemon buttercream and vanilla crème Anglaise."
Mentioned by travelwithaplan.com
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"Wildberry is a favorite stop for many when visiting downtown Chicago and gets amazing reviews on both Trip Advisor and Yelp. With 2 equally awesome locations in downtown Chicago, be sure to visit Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe near Millennium Park, or when close to the John Hancock Building and 360 Chicago in Water Tower Place. Wildberry is widely known for offering huge, delicious portions of breakfast and lunch comfort food."
Sauce & Bread Kitchen
Sauce & Bread Kitchen
4.9 (195 ratings)
Hip bakery/cafe serving coffee, creative sandwiches & housemade pastries in spare, rustic-chic digs.
6338 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
CafeBakeryBrunch restaurantGrocery storeRestaurantSoy sauce maker
Southport Grocery and Cafe
Southport Grocery and Cafe
4.6 (427 ratings)
Small breakfast/lunch cafe (with occasional secret supper) & foodie grocery with wine & local goods.
3552 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCatererGourmet grocery storeLunch restaurantRestaurant
Wheat's End Cafe
Wheat's End Cafe
4.7 (377 ratings)
Airy daytime cafe serving coffee drinks & tea, plus gluten-free brunch, breads & pastries.
2873 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Gluten-free restaurantBrunch restaurantCafe
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"For people with gluten allergies and sensitivity finding a place where they can eat everything is a true treasure. Wheat’s End is a delightful, bright, and cozy spot on Chicago’s North Broadway with wooden tables, comfortable chairs, and a long banquette along the wall with a few cushions thrown in for full comfort. The menu is surprisingly rich and diverse and has such delights as prosciutto Benedict on a gluten-free English muffin, pancakes, popovers, honey-butter-cheddar chive biscuits, cinnamon rolls, chocolate doughnuts, and orange-cranberry scones."
Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
4.5 (581 ratings)
3601 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Austrian restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeCoffee shopEspresso barEuropean restaurantRestaurant
Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea
4.4 (958 ratings)
Bubble tea specialist with a selection of other hot & cold drinks, including coffee & slushes.
2126B S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Bubble tea storeBeverage distributorCafeChicken wings restaurantFast food restaurant
Mentioned by BITE
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"Image from: https://my-table.com/bring-boba-guide-asiatowns-bubble-tea-destinations/. The Spot: Just northwest of the Chinatown L stop, Kung Fu Tea is a spacious, second-floor shop that takes cash only. There are board games and large booths, making it a good place to go with a group."
Mentioned by TAM & TEA - The Best Tea Magazine
The 15 Best Bubble Tea Shops You Shouldn't Miss in Chicago
"Kung Fu Tea has an impressive range of bubble tea flavors to choose from. Their tapioca pearls are cooked to perfection and give the bubble tea a perfect texture. The boba is soft, not too sweet and has a good consistency."

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Elmwood Park

Milton Lee Olive Park
Milton Lee Olive Park
4.8 (339 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
Secluded urban oasis on the water with city skyline views, serene paths & circular fountains.
E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
4.7 (7947 ratings)4.5 (1200 ratings)
Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"Located in the Loop, the recently revamped kid-focused Maggie Daley Park features Chicago’s only outdoor climbing park, a path-like “skating ribbon” in the winter, tennis courts, and picnic spots. Don’t miss the 3-acre play garden. You’ll have to drag kids under 12 off of the imaginative equipment, including an enchanted forest, wave lawn, and an array of slides."
Mentioned by Chicago 1 day itinerary
1-day Chicago Itinerary
"On the other side of the bridge sits Maggie Daley Park, a spectacular green space with massive rock climbing walls, mini golf, picnic groves, and an amazing play garden for children. STOP 3: THESE BUILDINGS TAKE UP WHOLE BLOCKS"
South Pond
South Pond
5 (4 ratings)4 (10 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60614
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water
Mentioned by I Hit The Button
The 12 Best Places to Photograph in Chicago
"The Wooden Pavilion at the Lincoln Park Zoo’s South Pond is a fantastic way to frame Chicago’s skyline around the John Hancock Center. Additionally the structure itself is fun to photograph and a fun spot for portraits. South Pond on Google Maps"

Best Fine Dining in Elmwood Park

Steak 48
Steak 48
4.6 (1265 ratings)
Stylish spot for prime meats, American fare & a full bar in a vast space with many seating areas.
615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Steak houseEvent venueFine dining restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Rooftop Restaurants in Chicago
"Steak 48 on North Wabash Ave in River North, is a restaurant from Jeffrey and Mike Mastro of the Mastro’s Ocean Club restaurants. They are no strangers to great restaurants and thi..."
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern
4.5 (1999 ratings)
Neapolitan pies, homemade pastas, mozzarella bar & wine in an upscale space with bar & lounge.
51 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Italian restaurantBistroCocktail barFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Chicago Favorites
Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago 2021
"A culmination of the restaurant’s chefs and their dreams, Siena Tavern serves authentic Italian food. As you enjoy the diner’s fantastic atmosphere, you also get a great view of the River North. It sets you off on a journey of melancholy as you take a sip from a glass of wine."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Good food and a cool atmosphere, what more could a person want from a restaurant?. Every item on the menu is perfection. Take your friends here to seem uber trendy and cultured."
Port
Port
4.3 (167 ratings)
Chic spot for elevated seafood & raw-bar fare in a stylish nautical setting with a seasonal patio.
660 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
New American restaurantAmerican restaurantFine dining restaurantOyster bar restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Housed on the ground level of Eurostars Magnificent Mile in the busy River North neighborhood, Portsmith is a New England-inspired eatery serving memorable riffs on seafood classics - for example, the signature fish 'n' chips is made with Alaskan halibut (as opposed to cod). The $20 prix fixe lunch offers a choice of clam chowder or charred avocado; fish 'n' chips or seafood-enhanced salads; and petit fours. Add a bevy of seafood to any salad from Alaskan King crab to pan-seared halibut."
Mentioned by Money Inc
The 20 Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago
"Portsmith is another highly recommended seafood restaurant in Chicago. It is housed in a chic structure with nautical decor and if you visit in warm weather you can take advantage of the seasonal patio for dining. It’s a stylish restaurant that features an elevated seafood and raw bar fare."

Best Shopping Malls in Elmwood Park Area

Lake Meadows Shopping Center
Lake Meadows Shopping Center
4 (2520 ratings)
Outdoor shopping center featuring major clothing chains, fast-food places & more.
3357 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Shopping mall
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Daniel X. O'Neil used under CC BY 2.0. Another outdoor shopping centre on our list is located in Bronzeville, known for being the centre of African-American life and culture. If you are planning to visit this area in August, check out the annual Bud Billiken Parade."
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
Harlem-Foster Shopping Center
4.3 (1133 ratings)
Unfussy complex with a Jewel-Osco supermarket, Ace Hardware, a pet needs store, salons & eateries.
7240 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, USA
Shopping mall
Chicago Ridge Mall
Chicago Ridge Mall
4.2 (7652 ratings)4 (29 ratings)
Enduring mall with brand-name shops, casual eats & a movie theater, plus classes & live events.
9500 Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Elmwood Park

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The Rose Chicago, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
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Rodeway Inn Chicago-Evanston
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